US Bridges

SR32 over Sunfish Creek

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · .80 MI E of SR 772 · Structure no. 6603726

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR32 over Sunfish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR32 over Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR32
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location.80 MI E of SR 772
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04888, -83.13063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2020)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR32 over Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR32 over Sunfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR32 over Sunfish Creek carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR32 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR32 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.